Julie's Bicycle

08/10/2026

We’re excited to announce who’ll be taking part in our fifth International Touring & Environmental Responsibility Programme this autumn. Meet our participants >> https://tinyurl.com/2kx8s5w4

This October-December, the programme will bring together artists & organisations from England, Scotland, Denmark & Norway to explore new sustainable approaches to international touring & collaboration.

Our ITER programme is split into two levels:

🌱 Pathfinders – for those just starting out in sustainable touring
🌱 Changemakers – for those ready to deepen their practice and explore leadership in this area.

Both will be delivered online, creating an interactive space for learning & networking.

ITER is initiated and financed by Arts Council England, Kulturrådet, Creative Scotland & Statens Kunstfond. It’s designed and delivered by Julie’s Bicycle and In Futurum.

We’ll share more as the programme unfolds.
📷 credit: Superfan Performance

07/10/2026

What does it take to turn the Climate Transition Plan 2030 into action across live events?

Later this month at the Sustainable Events Summit, our Music Co-Lead Richard Phillips will be joining a panel to discuss just that.

Following the publication of The Show Must Go On Report #3 and the Climate Transition Plan 2030, it will be a chance to hear how the sector is putting shared goals into practice.

Richard will join fellow panelists…

🌱 Livvy Drake, Project Director at Onboard:earth
🌱 Sally Mills (PISEP), sustainability and transformation consultant
🌱 Bethan Riach, Communications Manager at Vision2025 for Sustainable Events
🌱 Ruth Dancer CEnv MIEMA, Director of White Griffin Ltd
And the session will be hosted by Ross Patel, Impact Consultant at Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment.

The afternoon Sustainable Events Summit programme is open to all. So why not join the conversation?

Climate Transition Plan 2030: Making it Real
📅 13:20 - 14:00, Wednesday 21 Oct
📍 Sustainable Events Summit, Newbury

Explore the programme and register for a free place >> https://tinyurl.com/542dczwb

30/09/2026

Great article from, journalist and friend of JB, Greg Cochrane about the sweep of music events disrupted by extreme weather this summer.

Music has a unique role to play in climate action. That's why we support the music industry to take practical, strategic and – from first steps to systemic change.

NME looks back on a summer of outdoor live music where everyone from Harry Styles to Primavera Sound festival navigated extreme weather

25/09/2026

📣 New resource alert

Want to explore how your cultural building can have a more sustainable, inclusive and environmentally responsible future?

As part of our Arts Council England Transforming Energy programme we have a new video series for you offering practical insights and real-world approaches in a handy bite-size format.

Covering topics from biodiversity to visitor engagement and retrofit maintenance, this new resource highlights how small, thoughtful actions can lead to meaningful, long-term change in cultural spaces.

Explore the new video series >> https://tinyurl.com/4d2nh5z2

24/09/2026

Are you a building or operational manager at a UK cultural venue?

Our Not the New Normal session next Thursday will give you lots of practical insights and knowledge on building adaptation and climate resilience.

We'll be joined by Libby Martin, the Organisational Lead for Environmental Sustainability at the BFI. Libby turns climate ambition into structural change.

This session is free and open to both NPO and non‑NPO venues. It's part of our Arts Council England Transforming Energy programme.

📅 Thu 1 October
⏰ 10am - 12noon, Online
🎟️ Book your free place >> https://tinyurl.com/34b6e337

24/09/2026

Earlier this week we attended a reception at No. 10 Downing Street held in recognition of the individuals, volunteers, community groups and organisations who rose to the challenge of the extreme 2026 summer heatwaves to save lives and support vulnerable people. We were very humbled to be among frontline organisations and individuals, from fire brigades to primary health workers, that with their commitment and courage, provided vital support to people and communities across the country.

Alongside these brave people, the cultural sector was also recognised as essential climate resilience infrastructure. turned museums, libraries, cinemas, theatres & more into a national cooling network during severe heatwaves, providing safe and welcoming spaces for their communities.

We’re proud of this recognition and will carry the campaign forward with our partners Arts Council England, BFI and Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment. A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the campaign and to all those across the country who stepped up for their communities.

22/09/2026

Last week we announced our Founder and CEO Alison Tickell has stepped down after two decades of visionary leadership here at Julie’s Bicycle.

We’re now looking for an exceptional, values-led Chief Executive to lead JB into our next chapter.

This is a unique opportunity to boldly lead our organisation with imagination, clarity and care as we turn the power of culture into meaningful and lasting climate action.

📍 Hybrid / London
⏰ Full-time preferred (part-time or compressed hours considered)
📅 Closing date: Sun 18 October
💬 People Beyond Profit conversations: Thu 22 Oct – Thu 5 Nov
🌱JB Interviews: Thu 12 & 19 Nov

Full details >> https://tinyurl.com/2zz96uau

17/09/2026

What if you could help shape a document that changes how the world understands the role of culture in the climate crisis?

We've contributed to the Culture Global Stocktake, have you?

The deadline for written inputs is Sunday 27 September. This is your final opportunity to contribute to Draft 2.0 and add your name to this collective effort before its launch at in Antalya.

You can share line-by-line revisions, proposed language, research or case studies to help strengthen how culture, arts and heritage are reflected in climate action.

Your expertise and lived experience can still shape the final text.
Submit your input >> https://tinyurl.com/5n9963a4

16/09/2026

Here at JB we’ve been thinking a lot about how AI shows up not only in our work, but also in the work of the artists and organisations we collaborate with.

Earlier this year we introduced a blog series to share our discoveries. And now our second blog of the series is ready to share.

In this latest edition we explore what the environmental impacts of AI are, and what it means for arts and culture >> https://juliesbicycle.org/opinion/ai-the-environment/

As arts and cultural communities increasingly integrate artificial intelligence, or AI tools into their work, we need to reckon with the costs.

14/09/2026

We have some news…

Our Founder and CEO Alison Tickell has stepped down after two decades of visionary leadership at the helm of Julie's Bicycle.

Alison has led our pioneering work at the intersection of culture and climate action in the UK and internationally for the last 20 years. Rooted in the understanding that systemic change needs everyone, and that we lead by being the change, Alison has been instrumental in galvanising the creative sector.

Alison will remain an integral part of our JB family, moving into a part-time role until the end of 2026 focusing on international policy and systems change advocacy, while supporting the leadership transition.

In addition, our long-standing and exceptional Chair, Tony Wadsworth, who has steered the company through 13 years of dedicated service, is also taking this opportunity to step down.

We’d like to take this opportunity to say the biggest thank you to Alison for her care and courage, energy and warmth. She has been a joy and inspiration to work with.

“Being part of JB has been an honour, a journey alongside so many inspirational friends and colleagues. It’s an exciting time, a moment to thank and celebrate our collective contributions to the creative climate movement, and to everything that we will all bring in the future which restores our connection with our world. I will always be passionate about this extraordinary collection of people, ideas, and relationships, and I’ll continue to be a bright ally and champion of both JB and our shared mission. My heartfelt gratitude goes to my brilliant colleagues through the years, dedicated trustees, and our extraordinary network of funders, partners, and artists.” - Alison Tickell, Founder of Julie’s Bicycle.

JB's Managing Director Laura Pando Martínez has been appointed Interim CEO, while our Board has launched a full, open, international recruitment process for a permanent CEO, aiming for an appointment by early 2027.

Find out more: https://juliesbicycle.org/news/ceo-alison-tickell-steps-down-after-20-years/